Animal Friends of Connecticut, Inc. is a nonprofit, no-kill shelter dedicated to the protection of animals. It is an all volunteer organization that rescues stray, abandoned, abused and handicapped animals. Pets are also rescued from local pounds when their owners cannot be located. The animals are given needed medical care, all vaccinations, and spayed or neutered, then cared for at our shelter until an appropriate placement can be found for them.

Meet the Cats

Many of our cats are still shy around people, although they are warming up to volunteers through long-term interactions. ​If you are interested in any and want to give them time to get to know you, we would be happy to arrange visits where you could just sit and get to know them. You are welcome to come as many times as necessary so they and you are comfortable together.

Volunteers Needed!

We are looking for new volunteers to help out at our New Britain shelter. If you are available and want to help take care of the many cats in our care please call 860-489-4901 or e-mail afocinc@gmail.com to arrange for an interview.

Volunteer positions may be for just one day a week or several days. You will find it very rewarding and the animals need your help!

We are also always looking for people to foster cats and kittens. If interested in keeping a cat or kitten until it is able to be adopted, please contact us.